President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has denounced the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir to offer his condolences to families of the victims.
Gunmen opened fire on tourists and killed 26 people in Kashmir's worst attack on civilians in a quarter of a century.
President Dr Muizzu on X said he was deeply saddened and shocked by the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, which has claimed innocent lives and left many injured.
“The Government of Maldives remains steadfast in its commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” he said.
“Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.”
A hospital list verified by police recorded 26 men who were killed on Tuesday afternoon when gunmen burst out of forests at a popular tourist spot in Pahalgam and raked crowds of visitors with automatic weapons.
All those killed were listed as residents of India except one man from Nepal.
Authorities in recent years have promoted the mountainous region as a holiday destination, both for skiing in winter and to escape the sweltering summer heat elsewhere in India.
Around 3.5 million tourists visited Kashmir in 2024, mostly domestic visitors.